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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 439.92 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 439.92 and 230.28 is: 317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 439.92 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/439.92 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 439.92 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 101,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,304.78/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.65

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